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Rams' Michael Brockers: Expected to play Sunday

by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

Brockers (shoulder) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports reports.

Brockers suffered a sprained shoulder during the Rams' win over Denver in Week 6, but appears to have recovered from the injury. Expect Brockers to play his normal starting role against the 49ers on Sunday.

Brockers sprained his shoulder but is expected to play in Week 7 against the 49ers, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Barring a setback, Brockers is expected to take up his normal position as a starter on the defensive line. If he is limited for any reason, John Franklin-Myers is in line for a larger role for the Rams up front.

Brockers (knee), who revealed that he's recovering from a torn MCL, took part in the Rams' team activities Monday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN reports.

Brockers sprained his right knee in the Rams' wild-card loss to the Falcons this past January. His availability for the start of Monday's voluntary workouts is a sign that he's close to full strength, but it's possible the defensive lineman is still operating under some sort of physical limitations.

Brockers, who sprained his right knee injury in Saturday's 26-13 NFC wild-card loss to the Falcons, won't require offseason surgery, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

It appears only rest and rehab will be on the docket for Brockers before the Rams reconvene in April for offseason workouts. The nose tackle wrapped up 2017 with a career-high 55 tackles (39 solo) and 4.5 sacks across 16 regular-season contests.

Brockers (knee) won't return to Saturday's wild-card game against the Falcons.

Brockers had two tackles and 0.5 sacks before leaving his matchup. His absence leaves Tyrunn Walker as the only defensive tackle on Saturday's roster, while Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has been taking advantage of the Rams' thin defensive line by using a hurry-up offense.